Dan Bower, male, 42
Ref 730
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 200000 ocean miles / 50000 coastal miles |
| 12 years co-captain on well known adventure charter yacht, Skyelark of London, Itinerary included 3 world Arc's, 10 Atlantic circuits, cruising holidays and ocean experiences. Currently the co-captain / chef on Skyelark 2, Oyster 62 that offers the same great program and experience in more comfort and luxury. Skyelark 2 is managed and skippered by owners Dan and Emily Bower. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 200000 / Coastal: 50000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
